Calico Aster features whitish, purplish rays with centers that mature from yellowish to reddish.  Sometimes the different-colored centers appear on the same plant.
 
A bushy plant, Calico Aster tends to grow a straight stalk with flowers abundant on horizontal branches.
 
Calico Aster easily grows in average, well-drained soils and prefers sun to partial shade.  It is clump forming and needs a little room to spread, but otherwise it makes a great garden plant.
 
Note: Cutting the top few inches in spring will encourage a denser look with more flowers.